Mexico 86 (2026)
Spanish · Comedy / History · 95 min
Released May 21, 2026
Page updated Oct 27, 2026
Mexico 86 is streaming in the US on Netflix.
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FilmyChill score
Audiences love it.
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What the audience says
Mexico 86 has pulled the kind of numbers most Spanish films never see.
Should you spend 95 minutes on it?
Tight enough that it's an easy yes if you're undecided.
- Skip if
- you want real stakes underneath the jokes
- Best for
- A solo watch or an evening with adults
Good to know
| Watch with family? | R · Adults only |
Director
Gabriel Ripstein
Cast
Diego Luna
Martín de la Torre
Karla Souza
Susana Gómez Mont
Daniel Giménez Cacho
Emilio Azcárraga
Álvaro Guerrero
Guillermo Cañedo
Memo Villegas
Hugo Sánchez
Davor Tomić
Bora Milutinovic
Story
When a last-minute chance to host the 1986 World Cup appears, a cunning Mexican bureaucrat, armed with nothing but guts and audacity, cons his way through FIFA to beat the United States, but in a country of power games, every victory has a price.
Where to watch in the US
Netflix
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Availability as of Oct 27, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is Mexico 86 worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Must watch — Audiences love it. It rates 7.8/10 on audience ratings. 95 minutes of Spanish comedy, leaning history, adults only. Tight enough that it's an easy yes if you're undecided.
Where can I watch Mexico 86?
You can stream Mexico 86 in the US on Netflix.
When is Mexico 86 coming to streaming?
Mexico 86 is already streaming in the US on Netflix.
Is Mexico 86 family friendly?
Mexico 86 is rated R — aimed at adult audiences.
What language is Mexico 86 in?
Mexico 86 is a Spanish film (Comedy / History).
How long is Mexico 86?
Mexico 86 runs 1h 35m (95 minutes).
Who is in the cast of Mexico 86?
Mexico 86 stars Diego Luna, Karla Souza, Daniel Giménez Cacho and Álvaro Guerrero, directed by Gabriel Ripstein.
When did Mexico 86 come out?
Mexico 86 was released on May 21, 2026.
